Chicago Health Dept
1 S FRANKLIN ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Oct 2025), 1 critical violation noted.
4 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Oct 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT PREPARATION HANDSINK.MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
open cups for employees drinks placed in prep double door cooler, instructed to keep away in designated employees food section.
Using cloth towel in drying process for multi-use utensils at 3-comp sink, instructed not to use cloth.
Employees personal items ( bags ) stored at kitchen food shelf, Instructed to separate.
Leaky pipe noted under 3-comp sink, Instructed manger to repair and maintain.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SERVICE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY. THE ICE SCOOPERS WERE TAKEN TO THE DISH AREA FOR WASHING, RINSING, SANITIZING, AND PROPERLY STORED DURING THE INSPECTION.
OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: PORK GRAVY (50.9F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1 LB OF PRODUCTS WORTH $10.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BLACK TUBES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND A SHELF IN THE BREAKFAST AREA PAINT CHIPPED. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLASH THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED IN THE ICE MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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